The platform is cloud-based, so no software installation or upgrade is needed. Users just need to sign-up and close the sales agreement. Qualys performs over 500 security checks, which include more than 150 CGI tests, 300 application tests, and 40 backdoor tests. The service conducts over 150 million IP audits per year.

This is a continuous monitoring system, so there’s no need to schedule the operating system scan or manage credentials for scanning. All relevant reporting is accessible from a fully customizable dashboard, and users can see all their assets – on-premises, endpoints, and cloud-based within 2-seconds. On top of that, Qualys offers a user-friendly website and excellent product support.